After a long hiatus of not being on social media for 40 days, I must tell you,  “No, I didn’t die,” and here are the top five things I loved about not being on social media.    1. Prayer/ Meditate: The first thing I loved about not being on social media is I could say ...

Gillette can’t seem to catch a break. Last week, the shaving company released a photo featuring plus- size, body positive model Anna O’Brien with the caption “Go out there and slay the day”. And the internet had some feelings. Immediately, the comment section was filled with social media doctors, condemning Gillette on promoting such an ...

This fat girl has something to say—actually, this fat girl has a lot to say. Whether you listen or not is up to you. Some people are born fat and some gain weight at puberty. Some people gain weight due to health reasons, and sometimes it’s a side effect of medications or life circumstances. It’s ...

When I speak with people, the idea of going to a family event seems as if it is tragic to them. They do not want to go to this party. They do not want to spend time with these people. When the thought of the family gathering comes up, it is almost as if there ...

You are out with your friends. Where are you? You bury yourself in your phone as if it can save you from the world. You are fixated, you are staring at this screen, and your eyes are lifeless. The people around you are doing the same. You have given them no other option, have you? ...

There was a point about three years ago that I got tired of the drama. I couldn’t handle it anymore! The first thing I eliminated? My Facebook. There was a while there that I didn’t have a Facebook account, and I didn’t want to. That meant no Instagram and no Facebook and I was okay ...

For those of us with severe anxiety issues, taking steps outside of our comfort zones can be very challenging. This much I can attest to. There have always been struggles in trying to relate to people and share a part of myself with others. I’m not the kind of woman that would go to a ...

We have heard many people sing about loneliness. We have read poetry about it. There are numerous books on the subject, but do you really know how being lonely can affect you? I am a social creature. I always have been. Being able to interact and connect with others socially is important to me mentally, ...

Hollywood and the media have done a fantastic job of glorifying investment banking, so much so that some individuals have an unrealistic idea of what investing should be. In today’s world of instant gratification, the financial markets seem to generate quick money. Certainly, there are individuals who have worked hard and made it in finance ...

Ricochet: a verb meaning to bounce off something at an angle.  When it comes to firearms, a ricochet can be dangerous and deadly. When it comes to life, it can go either way. A verbal “bullet” will always be deflected in one way or another. A bad relationship can ricochet emotional baggage into every relationship ...